Friendlike

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of a friend.

    "Casting for the show started immediately, as Ms. Hilton invited prospective friends, male or female, to apply at her new Web site, ParisBFF.com. Twenty contestants will begin the show by living with Ms. Hilton in a house, where they will undertake tasks to prove their friendlike qualities."

Example

More examples

"Casting for the show started immediately, as Ms. Hilton invited prospective friends, male or female, to apply at her new Web site, ParisBFF.com. Twenty contestants will begin the show by living with Ms. Hilton in a house, where they will undertake tasks to prove their friendlike qualities."

Etymology

From friend + -like. Doublet of friendly.

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